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Promotional value expires Feb 9, 2012. Amount paid never expires.Limit 1 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift. Limit 1 per table. Valid only for option purchased. Dine-in only. Valid only for dinner. Not valid for pound of shrimp or crab legs. Not valid toward the purchase of alcohol. Not valid with other offers, promotions, or discounts.Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.

Howlett's

Breaking bread is a bonding experience, encouraging new friendships while testing the strength of communal sledgehammers. Swing into sustenance with today's Groupon to Howlett’s in Chester. Choose between the following options:

For $25, you get an upscale American dinner for two (up to a $55.57 value) that includes the following:

One appetizer (up to a $9.59 value)

Two entrees (up to a $45.98 value)

For $49, you get an upscale American dinner for four (up to a $111.14 value) that includes the following:

Two appetizers (a $19.18 value)

Four entrees (a $91.96 value)

Howlett’s menu pairs succulent steaks and seafood with scratch-made desserts to nourish famished diners amid warm, wood-burnished environs. An octet of Howlett’s famous wings parachutes onto the plates of dining duos and harmonizing quartets, signaling a scrumptious start to convivial feasts. Rather than reciting the ABCs through a megaphone, diners can drown out tummy grumbles with hand-cut slabs of prime rib accompanied by freshly baked bread and a choice of two savory sides. Made in house from a special recipe, Howlett’s signature crab cakes sail into palates drizzled in a rich remoulade sauce. While not included in today’s deal, diners can bring meals to a delectable finale with a slice of peanut butter pie, which ensconces gooey gobs of chocolate and peanut butter in a homemade graham cracker crust ($5.49).

Amicable servers patrol the eatery’s family-friendly milieu, accommodating guests as they break bread among rose-colored walls and vintage photography. Diners can also clear their plates on the outdoor patio, where they can take in fresh air and enjoy serenades from birds and meandering jackhammers.

Howlett's restaurant and tavern

Joe Helbing captained Howlett's tavern for 13 years before deciding to explore a new career path, only to discover he missed the clink of beer glasses and the chatter of happy guests. Having reaffirmed his passion for the restaurant biz, Joe reopened his restaurant, where he continues to serve the original Howlett's memorable menu of steak-house favorites.

Deep in the kitchen, chefs grill a variety of hand-cut steaks, ribs, and fresh seafood dishes. To craft their signature crab cakes, they season fresh lump crab with a savory rémoulade. Come lunchtime, they turn their attention to making thick paninis and hearty burgers and shaking their fists at the relentless midday sun. Guests linger over last sips of cocktails and final bites of housemade pecan pie at tables that speckle the spacious dining room.